From Bologna: Chianti Classic Tour & Tasting

Hotel pick-up from a centrally located Bologna Hotel or Bologna Train Station.

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What You'll Do

Explore a beautiful area of Tuscany, rich in tradition, culture, and especially wine

Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyards where the world famous Chianti Classico originates

Taste different varieties of Chianti together with delicious local products

Overview

Come taste a unique and distinctive wine in a beautifully picturesque Tuscan region where the famous Chianti Classico is produced. You'll have the chance to visit the vineyards and taste different wines along with some delicious local products.

What to Expect

The earliest documentation of a Chianti wine dates back to the 13th century when viticulture was known to flourish in the Chianti Mountains around Florence. The first definition of a wine region called Chianti was made in 1716. Wines labelled "Chianti Classico" come from the largest sub-area of Chianti, including the original Chianti heartland.

On this tour, you'll have the chance to discover a unique area surrounded by sweet picturesque hills and walk in the vineyards where the history of Chianti Classico begins. From the vineyards, you'll then be guided in the winery to explore the wine cellar and learn about the particular production techniques characteristic of this unique wine. A guided wine tasting will follow, during which time you will taste different varieties of wines accompanied by typical local products.

What's Included

Guided tour of the vineyards and wine cellar

Wine tasting of the best selection of Chianti wines and local products

Round trip from Bologna via private transfer

Know Before You Go

• The duration of the transfer is approximately 2-hours each way
• The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Minimum drinking age is 18-years-old